Nursing Assistant, full-time nights 7P-7A, Simon 2-Med/Neuro Step-Down, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System • Morristown, NJ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works alongside physicians and nurses to facilitate advanced primary and specialty nursing services. The role supports patients through activities including bathing, serving meals, transportation, administering medication, and positioning. Nursing Assistants help ensure patients and families have a positive experience through alertness, collaboration, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience as a Nursing Assistant, in patient care, or another related field, with demonstrated increased responsibility in the healthcare industry or in nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Support nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and assist patients with daily activities.
• Serve and collect food trays and provide between-meal nourishment.
• Change bed linen, run errands, and prepare and sterilize treatment trays and supplies.
• Transport patients within the facility for consultations, treatments, tests, or examinations.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as temperature or pulse, and provide basic treatment.
• Ensure a safe care environment for patients and their families.
• Perform continuous rounds and check-ins throughout the shift to ensure patient and family needs are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 22.5 hours per week or more.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
• PTO and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on-site childcare.
• Well-being rewards.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED